Obituary: James DwigginsATKINS — James D. Dwiggins, 74, of Atkins passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Nashville, son of the late Clarence and Pearl Jennings Dwiggins. He was a member of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church and was the former vice president of the National Antique Outboard Motor Club Incorporated and President of AOMCI of Texas. He was preceded in death by his par...

Obituary: Elizabeth WarrenDANVILLE — Elizabeth Ann “Sissy” Marshall Warren, 51, of Rover died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Feb. 1, 1964, at Russellville to the late Bill and Valera Bird Marshall. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Jo Ann Marshall and Sonny and Frances Lofland of Rover; nephew, Bud Lofland; nieces, Lisa Crawford and Kaci Marshall; her fiancée, Robert Mars; as well as her beloved...

Obituary: Mable WileyATKINS — Mable Wiley, 82, of Atkins passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at the Atkins Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 17, 1932, in Pope County, daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Ella Lair Duvall. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of more than 50 years, Virgle Wiley. She is survived by two brothers, Phil Duvall of Buttermilk and Ernest Duvall of Lamar; two sisters, Mary Darter of Russellville and Linda Harri...

Obituary: Joseph MajorsDANVILLE — Joseph Ladd Majors Jr., 86, of Perry passed away Feb. 23, 2015, at the Perry County Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1928, on Chickalah Mountain to the late Joseph Ladd and Mattie May Lamkpins Majors Sr. He was a charter member of the Perryville Second Baptist Church. Joe retired as a station agent for Rock Island Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Dell Majors; grandson, Kevin Bradley Majors; brothers, Leland Maj...

Obituary: Juanita DaleJuanita (Gray) Dale, 87, of Guthrie, Okla., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 23,2015. She was born in Checotah, Okla., to William and Anna Belle (Harris) Gray on May 5, 1927. Juanita grew up in the Atkins area. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orsban Calvin (Sonny) Dale; her first child, an infant daughter and another daughter, Wanda Faye Sutton; her brothers, Billy, Thurman and James Gray; and sister, Virginia...

Obituary: Arnold WattsWELLINGTON, Kan. — Arnold Watts, 75, of Diamond City, formerly of Wellington, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at the First Christian Church in Wellington, Kan. Visitation will be held from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Wellington. A memorial has been established with the First Christian Church...

Obituary: Eileen SkalaEileen M. Skala of Russellville departed this life Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born July 16, 1931, in Springfield, Mass., to Edward and Ruby Sweeny Bilodeau. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia Bilodeau. Survivors include her husband, John Skala; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Rhonda Bolanis, Matthew and Angela Bolanis, all of Russellville; on...

Obituary: Lavern VaughanLavern Faye Vaughan, 85, of Dover passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of Burnie and Jala Bellah Tyler, she was born July 2, 1929, in Warm Springs. She, along with her husband Ray were owners of Farmers Supply Center in Dover for over 23 years. Lavern was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dover. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and great-granddaughter. She was pre...

Obituary: Chris PerezChris Perez, infant son of Blanca E. Ramos and Efren Perez of Russellville, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Carlos Cantu and Kevin Hernandez; a sister, Carla Cantu; and his grandparents, Juan Perez, Maria Cervantes, Luis Ramos and Rosalva Valencia. A graveside service and burial will be at 2 p.m. today at Rest Haven Memorial Park an...

Obituary: Hildegard HoytIt is with great sorrow that the Hoyt family announces the passing of Hildegard (Hilda) Theresa Clara Ann Walter Hoyt on Feb. 19, 2015, at the age of 90. A native of Conway, she was born to John and Josephine Rumker Walter on Aug. 6, 1924. She married William Herbert Hoyt Sr. on July 4, 1946, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and they subsequently made Russellville their home. As the matriarch of the Hoyt family, she was a pillar of the communi...

Obituary: Bonnie EmersonBonnie Raye Emerson, 76, of Hector died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at her home. She was born July 10, 1938, at Nogo to Tollie Bryan and Ressie Raye Aday Greathouse. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Tollie and Frank Greathouse. She was a member of the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harles Emerson; a son and daughter-in-law, Harles Don and Sherri Emerson; a daughter, Susan Raye Wiliams;...

Obituary: Kenneth NorrisKenneth “K. A.” Norris, 76, of Russellville died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1938, in Atkins to O. A. “Ike” and Esther McAnulty Norris. He retired from the Kroger Company after 33 years of service, and was a member of the Palmetto Church, where he served as an Elder and as the church treasurer. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Regayla Liechty; two brothers, Eugene and...

Obituary: James WhittenburgATKINS — James Michael Whittenburg, 59, of Atkins passed away in his home, surrounded by family on Feb. 19, 2015. “Mike” was born in Russellville on June 29, 1955, to Edna Mae and James Whittenburg. He was a graduate of Atkins High School, American College of Surgeons Emergency Medical Technician school, and successfully completed the A&M Private Pilot Ground School. Mike worked as an Electrician for AP&L for 21 years, and then pursued his dre...

Obituary: Mary TuckerMary Louise Tucker, 86, of Pottsville departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. She was born June 20, 1928, in Pottsville to Frank and Reba Robinson Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mace Lemoyn Tucker; one son, Joel Tucker and a brother, Jimmie Wheeler. Louise was a retired LPN and a charter member of the Pottsville Assembly of God. Survivors include two daughters and...

Obituary: Shirley BigbeeDARDANELLE — Shirley Ann Weaver Robinson Bigbee, 83, of Delaware died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1931, at Topeka, Kan., to the late Verl and Eva Reasoner Weaver. She was a member of the New Blaine Church of Christ and was a beautician for over 50 years. She loved sewing, traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, C.L. Robinson Jr.; secon...

Obituary: Flavel CunninghamDARDANELLE — Flavel Charles (Budgie) Cunningham, 94, passed away at the Ola Nursing Home on Feb. 17, 2015. He was a member of the Plainview Church of Christ and was retired from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He was born Sept. 11, 1920, to the late Ervin and Mae Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Author Lloyd Cunningham and Smokey Cunningham; one sister, Lorene Farris; two nephews, Jerry Farris and Larry...

Obituary: William DuncanATKINS — William C. Duncan, 68, of Clarksville passed away peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Johnson County Medical Center. He was born Sept. 1, 1946, at Brent, Ala., the son of Dalton and Rosie Walker Duncan. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Andrew Cook; sister, Jewel; and two brothers, Lonnie and Haywood. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Duncan of Clarksville; daughter, Janet Beavers and husband Gene of Lamar; two sons, Cas...

Obituary: John Paul JonesTYLER, Texas — Services for John Paul Jones, 74, of Tyler, Texas, are scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Grace Community Church with Rev. Paul Campbell officiating. John Paul passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Tyler. He was born on Jan. 13, 1941, in Pottsville to the late Lewis Franklin and Emogene Dixon Jones. He was an honored Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy. He was a life-long Arkansas Razorbacks fan, a devout Christian and enjo...